Geri Horner issues warning to Spice Girls critics as she denies Mel B rift rumours: 'We're having a blast'

The group are set to hit the road next week
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Natasha Sporn23 May 2019
The Weekender

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Geri Horner issued a stark warning to Spice Girls critics, telling them to “f*** off” as she denied reports of a rift ahead of the reunion.

In recent months, reports have claimed the band are at loggerheads, especially Horner and Melanie Brown after Brown’s claim of a secret tryst at the height of their 90s fame.

But Horner insists that the group – also consisting of Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm – will be “celebrating together” as their first tour date approaches.

“No one is perfect but it’s all fine. We’re having a blast. It’s an absolute laugh,” Horner told The Sun.

All fine: Geri B insisted the group are fine after recent claims from Mel B 
Spice Girls LLP via Getty Images

“Our relationship is really good. We’ve all been really positive, so it’s nice. It’s natural. I’m really happy, everyone’s happy.”

Brown hit headlines back in April after claiming to have slept with Horner during a wild night at the peak of the band’s popularity.

Speaking to Piers Morgan during a recording of his Life Stories series, Brown appeared the smile and nod when the host asked if she had shared a bed “like that” with Horner.

Brown then said: “She's going to hate me for this because she's all posh in her country house with her husband. But it’s the past.”

Off on tour: The band are hitting the road next week
Instagram: Mel B

In a statement to Standard Online, a representative said: “It has been very disappointing to read about all these rumours again, especially on Mother’s Day of all days.

“Geri loves the Spice Girls: Emma, Melanie, Melanie and Victoria [Beckham]. She would like [the fans] to know that what has been reported recently is simply not true and has been very hurtful to her family.

“Moving forward, Geri can’t wait to see the girls and all the fans on the tour, have an amazing time with everyone, and make some new memories.

Spice Girls rehearsals reunion - In pictures

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The Spice Girls tour kicks off May 26 in Dublin before shows in Cardiff, Coventry and London.

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